varsity

noun var·si·ty \ˈvär-sə-tē, -stē\

: the main team of a college, school, or club in a particular sport

plural var·si·ties

Full Definition of VARSITY

British : university

a : the principal squad representing a university, college, school, or club especially in a sport

b : regular 1d

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by shortening & alteration from university

First Known Use: 1646

VARSITIES Defined for Kids

noun var·si·ty \ˈvär-sə-tē\

plural var·si·ties

: the main team that represents a school or club in contests

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